12. California
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California has a wealth of interesting and inviting cities. Enjoying an excursion to Napa Valley or Sonoma for wine tasting, hiking in Yosemite National Park and photographing the iconic vistas, cliffs and waterfalls and of course a spectacular ocean drive down Rte. 1on the west coast.
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It’s a great state, but you certainly don’t want to retire here. California has the second-highest cost of living expenses in the U.S. The state’s sales tax is the highest the country and other tax burdens will drain your retirement dollars.
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